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Access Services lists this Direct Support Professional: Day Program opportunity in lehighton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Direct Support ProfessionalWe are hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Lehighton, PA!As a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized support to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our day programs. Our quality-focused staff support individuals with intellectual disabilities in being active and valued members of the community by building skills, promoting wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM (full-time shifts set at program location in Lehighton, PA)Essential FunctionsWork shifts, as assigned by the Program Manager and Team Lead, with the highest degree of dependability.Implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Nursing Care Plan when applicable, for every individual participant.Implement behavioral support plans and follow therapeutic or medical protocols as directed.Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication administration (as trained).Promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals.Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual's needs, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).Help facilitate an individual's inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.When applicable, transport individuals to and from program, and to various sites in the community throughout the course of the day, as assigned by Program Manager / Team Lead.Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all individuals served.Work with other staff members as required in implementing and carrying out services and activities to meet the needs of individual clients.Provide individualized or small group support based on daily assignments and the needs of an individual.Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding individual progress, incidents, and observations.Provide accurate and timely communication to program management regarding individuals served.Communicate professionally and effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and supervisors.Ensure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services and our values.Report any operational or staff concerns according to Agency established policies and procedures.Complete annual training requirements in a timely manner.
Worksite address
lehighton, PA, 18235, US
Who can apply
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